Aaron A Hofmann Foundation
The Aaron A Hofmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Aaron A Hofmann Foundation gave $350K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Utah. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $349,500
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,773
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,485,792
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aaron A Hofmann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 71391, Salt Lake City, UT 84171
Phone: (801) 531-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aaron A Hofmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Walk Utah ($90K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 36 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Utah (37%), Tennessee (18%), Idaho (14%), New Jersey (14%), and Colorado (7%). Other listed recipients were in Florida and North Carolina. These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients and do not establish a broader geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aaron A Hofmann Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2022) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Walk Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $90,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Support | $63,500 |
| Operation Walk Idaho Inc Boise, ID | General Support | $50,000 |
| Park City Hip and Knee Passaic, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Aces Okanagan Foundation Littleton, CO | General Support | $26,000 |
| Olalashe Foundation Inc Wellington, FL | Grant was used to assist in building 6 teachers houses at Encore Nariowua School, Kenya. | $25,000 |
| Park City Performances DBA Egyptian Theater Company Park City, UT | General Support | $15,000 |
| Park City Soccer Club Park City, UT | General Support | $15,000 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | Research and Charity | $5,000 |
| People's Health Clinic Inc Park City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,485,792 | $508,195 | $417,954 | $349,500 | 11 | $352,802 | $432,155 | $409,558 |
| 2023 | $5,409,396 | $498,763 | $377,045 | $320,000 | 9 | $323,250 | $435,529 | $333,277 |
| 2022 | $5,293,705 | $313,660 | $131,205 | $83,792 | 4 | $86,817 | $253,305 | $314,788 |
| 2021 | $5,253,091 | $553,975 | $285,591 | $230,000 | 7 | $236,369 | $496,680 | $344,336 |
| 2020 | $5,044,655 | $548,043 | $377,873 | $318,254 | 5 | — | $62,887 | $282,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aaron A Hofmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $410K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Operation Walk Utah, which says it provides free surgical treatment for people with limited access to care for debilitating bone and joint conditions, and Weilenmann School of Discovery, which describes itself as a public charter school focused on student learning, innovation, and academic excellence. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $349,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $90,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $90,000 to Operation Walk Utah, $63,500 to the University of Tennessee Foundation, $50,000 each to Operation Walk Idaho and Park City Hip and Knee, and $26,000 to Aces Okanagan Foundation. The filing also lists a $25,000 grant to Olalashe Foundation to assist with building six teachers’ houses at Encore Nariowua School in Kenya.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation is led by Aaron A. Hofmann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron A. Hofmann
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinee Hofmann
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hofmann
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aaron A Hofmann Foundation
How much does Aaron A Hofmann Foundation give each year?
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation gave $350K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $320K across 9 grants.
What is Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,773, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aaron A Hofmann Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does Aaron A Hofmann Foundation give grants?
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's top state is Utah, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (18%) and Idaho (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Park City, UT (4 grants).
Does Aaron A Hofmann Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Operation Walk Utah ($90,000), University of Tennessee Foundation ($63,500) and Operation Walk Idaho Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aaron A Hofmann Foundation?
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $410K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Aaron A Hofmann Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aaron A Hofmann Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's EIN?
Aaron A Hofmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0552765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aaron A Hofmann Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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